2005 Dodge Durango Reviews - Page 3 of 4

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7th Jun 2007, 16:10

This truly sounds like he bought a "flood car", one that was damaged in Katrina, hauled on a flatbed to another state and sold as "Used" with no comment of "reconstructed" on the title.

I get 15.7 MPG consistently from my Hemi and the interior, accessories, Satellite radio, everything is first-class and a genuine pleasure. I had a '65 1/2 ton carryall 25 years ago that I really enjoyed, but this 2004 is way better!

My advice? Get a different Durango and better luck next time.

10th Mar 2008, 20:09

My opinion as a owner junk junk junk.

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16th Feb 2012, 11:51

I agree I bought a used 2005 Limited with 4.7.

First it was a manifold gasket. Thankfully the dealer replaced it, then the other side went. I replaced myself; broken studs, and all the front end started to rattle over bumps in the front. Nobody seems to be able to figure out why. Maybe it has something to do with the whining noise it makes under hard acceleration.

The right rear door speaker is blown, and when you start it for the first time every day, the oil light comes on and the lifters make noise until the engine finally lubricates, due to the oil pickups being located in the rear of the engine. No wonder this engine is being discontinued, and furthermore junk, junk, junk.

2005 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7L Hemi from North America

Model year	2005
Year of manufacture	2005
First year of ownership	2005
Most recent year of ownership	2005
Engine and transmission	5.7L Hemi Automatic
Performance marks	10 / 10
Reliability marks	9 / 10
Comfort marks	10 / 10
Dealer Service marks	9 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper)	9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)	9.4 / 10
Distance when acquired	6200 miles
Most recent distance	6700 miles
Previous car	Dodge Durango

Summary:

The Durango and it's HEMI motor are by far the most awesome car/truck I've ever owned

Faults:

A flat tire, caused by a nail.

General Comments:

This is an awesome truck.

It is faster than my 99 Durango, by a LOT.

The ride is smoother, and the appointments are much nicer. It's bigger and is more functional than my 99.

The best ride I've owned.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 14th October, 2005

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2005 Dodge Durango from North America

Model year	2005
Year of manufacture	2005
First year of ownership	2005
Most recent year of ownership	2005
Engine and transmission	Automatic
Distance when acquired	5000 miles
Previous car	Toyota Camry

Summary:

Death trap

Faults:

Heads up to potential Dodge Durango buyers! I rented a low miles All Wheel Drive well equipped model while on a ski trip in Colorado last February (2005). While driving up the mountain pass in pretty poor snow conditions the car suddenly veered hard to the left. I've driven without an accident in all kinds of weather conditions for over 30 years and in my opinion the car was not controllable.

I think the wheel might have fallen off. We went off the road front first down a boulder strewn path (big boulders - like several feet diameter) and ended up about 20 to 30 feet below the horizontal plane of the road way. By the grace of God the boulders formed a stair step pattern that safely carried us down. Pure luck. One of the front wheels was detached and pinned under the car where it came to rest. Fortunately, no one was hurt. I'll give the car credit for taking the 'bumps' fairly well! But it ended up being totaled. Sure that most at the accident scene thought it likely that the wheel came off on the way down... but from the way it initially handled... I really believe it fell off earlier before we left the roadway and is what caused the accident. No way to prove it though.

I would never consider buying one of these vehicles. I consider myself lucky to be alive.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 26th August, 2005

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27th Aug 2005, 17:52

Well you had some great, good luck with your accident there. But why the reveiw? You know nothing of the vehicle over the years and only rented it. So what right do you have to post a review on a vehicle that you rented?

And the wheel problem. Well I don't know what really happened, but it sounds like poor maitanance and serious abuse was done to that car before you drove it. Typical rental.

10th Sep 2005, 19:19

The ball bearing joints are a real issue, and would not be surprised to learn that this will be an issue with the 2005. Great review. Keep up the good work. I wrote a similar review on the same year/model and a couple of car salesmen chewed me out!